Run services.msc then scroll down to Windows Update, click on it, at Startup type change to Disabled or Manual or Automatic, click OK at bottom, get out, then restart.
Windows 10 May 2021 update now available
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The first major update to Windows 10 of the year, called Windows 10 May 2021 update is now available.
How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update
How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update | Windows Experience Blog
Windows 10 21H1 Release Health.
Windows 10, version 21H1 | Microsoft Docs
IT tools to support Windows 10, version 21H1
IT tools to support Windows 10, version 21H1 - Microsoft Tech Community
KB5000736: Featured update to Windows 10, version 21H1 by using an enablement package
From the Blog:
In the current environment, we know that you continue to rely on your PCs more than ever. As a result, we are initially taking a measured seeker-based approach to the rollout of the May 2021 Update. We are throttling availability up over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience for all, so the update may not be offered to you right away. Additionally, some devices might have a compatibility issue for which a safeguard hold is in place. In these cases, we will not offer the update until we are confident that you will have a good update experience.
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2021-05-28T18:25:10+00:00 @Leprechaun J
Yes, a very oh-hum upgrade. Why is it called a feature upgrade? Nothing here to rave about.
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Hi lintekPC,
Yes I agree it doesn't seem to be any difference in Looks with the GUI. But However there are a lot of Fixes and Tweaks going on under the hood. I believe this to be the Pathway to Build 21H2 which will have A totally NEW GUI with plenty of New features. I also believe that Everyone should Upgrade to the New Build 21H1 as soon as possible. I've Now installed 21H1 on Seven different PC (Makes & Models) and had Zero Problems with any of them so far.Enjoy Everyone
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Anonymous
2021-05-29T14:33:34+00:00 I did that it's in Manual.
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2021-05-29T20:02:02+00:00 ok that was way confusing, I already got the official, stable update, why on earth would they offer a preview (beta?) of the stable update I just got
21H1 was a feature update (new Windows version). As Sumit said, a preview is an early version of the next quality update (new OS Build). It contains only the non-security elements. Going by the article, you can skip the previews & just wait for the quality update proper. I've been taking them. I may now begin to skip them myself now that I've read that article. They are really meant for IT professionals who have to deploy these updates to multiple computers & want a head start.